All Obituaries

Lawrence E. “Butch” Kemp, 88, of Kingman, died on March 3, 2026. Mr. Kemp was born January 26, 1938 in Kingman to Marvin Joe & Hilia Elizabeth (Strickland) Kemp. Butch loved being outdoors, in the mountains of Idaho with family and friends. He did a lot of camping, hunting and gold prospecting. In Kansas he enjoyed his long rides to the lake. Preceded in death by his parents; three sisters; two brothers. Survived by his daughters, Deborah Kemp, Patricia Zimmerman, Marilyn ...

Sandra “Sandy” Sue Koehn, born November 25, 1953, in Newton, Kansas, passed away surrounded by the love of family and friends. Sandy was the daughter of Fred and Doris Adler. She graduated from Remington High School and later studied to become a CNA. She worked at Wheat State Manor in Whitewater, Kansas, where she cared for others with the same kindness and compassion that she showed throughout her life. Sandy was a proud and loving mother to her two children, Andrew and Amy, ...

Richard E. Lehner, 89, went peacefully to his heavenly home on February 25, 2025.   Born on the family farm on July 5th, 1936, Richard was baptized on August 2nd, 1936, and confirmed on April 2, 1950, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. He was a proud United States Army veteran.  After serving he met his devoted spouse of 66 years while both were working at Southwestern Bell in Wichita.  He spent the next 32 years working as an operator at the Coastal Derby ...

Rexene Kathryn Weve, 90, of Cherokee, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026, surrounded by family. She was born on December 5, 1935, in Anthony, Kansas, to Walter and Mary King. She grew up on her family’s farm near Waldron, Kansas, and later graduated from Amorita High School, taking with her a quiet confidence and gentle, resilient spirit that everyone who knew her came to admire. She met the love of her life, Joe Weve, while working as the bookkeeper at an ...

Terry Lynn Johnson, 72, passed away at his home in Wichita, KS on Feb 19th, 2026. He was born May, 24, 1953 in Delta, CO to Luther Johnson and Alice (Wort) Johnson. Terry spent most of his boyhood years with his family in rural Manhattan.  They lived in an old two story house that was located near the Kansas river.  When he was old enough he was given free rein to go down to that river where he spent most of his time learning to hunt, fish and trap. Terry got his GED and in ...

 It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Janet “Sue” Lassen(88) and Evan G. Lassen (89) in Wichita, Kansas on February 16th. They were married for 66 years. They will lovingly be remembered by their children William “Brent” Lassen of Wichita, Kansas, Ann Godfrey (Randy) of Wichita, Kansas and Jill Lyman (Josh) of Overland Park, Kansas, their four grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. Evan and Sue were preceded in death by their ...

Joseph G. Schmitz, 84, of Mt. Hope, died on February 11, 2026 in Wichita, KS. Mr. Schmitz was born June 17, 1941 to Gerhard & Marie (Otte) Schmitz in Mt. Hope. Joseph was a lifelong farmer with his grandpa, dad and by himself after they passed. He was also a lifelong member of St. Joseph parish, Ost. After high school, he joined the Army reserves but wasn’t needed to serve. After his dad passed and he was farming by himself, he worked parttime as custodian at the Andale Grade ...

Wayne H. Wulf, 76, of Goddard, died on February 11, 2026. Wayne was born August 11, 1949 to Elwin & Luella (Brandes) Wulf in Wichita, KS. Wayne served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was united in marriage to Donna Eskam on May 25, 1974. Wayne was proud to be a truck driver and most importantly, loved being a father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survived by his wife, Donna; children, Travis (Jennifer) Wulf, Jody (Tim) Mason; siblings, ...

Cathy Sue Green entered into eternal rest with Jesus on February 8, 2026. She was born on April 19, 1958, to Ronald Lee Green and Dona Sue Willett Green. Cathy attended Bartlett Grade School, Roosevelt Lincoln Junior High, and Salina Central High School, where she graduated in May, 1976. She was a cheerleader, Member and Captain of Salina Central High School Vet Squad, and chosen SCHS Homecoming Queen. She then attended the University of Kansas, in Lawrence, Kansas for four years, earning a ...

Warren Denning: A Life in Full Throttle Obituary (Slightly Unfiltered Edition) On Wednesday, February 3rd, 2026, Warren Denning of Wichita officially drove off into the sunset. Having spent recent years collecting ailments like some folks collect parking tickets, Warren finally decided enough was enough and took his leave peacefully at a long-term care facility (the nurses report he was ready to go and had started giving them life advice weeks in advance). Broom Corn Royalty Born on April ...